10k to spend....

upthedub

Ive up to 10k to spend on a car has anyone any suggestions what they would recommend,but has to have back seats for the "baby"..Im between something sporty or just go family.
Ive had imprezas and evos before but whats around worth a bargain??

cheers

VolvoMan

How about an S60 T5?: http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1333945

Sqaull20

Octy VRS!! baby evo type performance and family :pac:

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1194057

Anan1

Forester turbo?

Matt Simis

That guy on here's Audi S6?
http://www.cbg.ie/Car_Detail.aspx?ID=2982739#

335bhp, less than EUR10k and taxed for you already (6mths)..

VolvoMan

Matt Simis wrote: »

That guy on here's Audi S6?
http://www.cbg.ie/Car_Detail.aspx?ID=2982739#

335bhp, less than EUR10k and taxed for you already (6mths)..

Is it me or does that exterior look very untidy?

There's something wrong about the overall look of the car as well, I think those are RS6 alloys instead of the genuine items.

EPM

Anan1 wrote: »

Forester turbo?

+1

Ultimate sleeper in my opinion and spacious with it

HashSlinging

VolvoMan wrote: »

Is it me or does that exterior look very untidy?
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The car looks perfect.. picture is poorly taken.

Good find.

upthedub

Il have a look at the pics now and see what i like folks;)

upthedub

Trying to keep under 2.0 though

VolvoMan

A bit of an alternative choice it may be, but it fits the criteria you're after: http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1362289

upthedub

VolvoMan wrote: »

A bit of an alternative choice it may be, but it fits the criteria you're after: http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1362289

What a good looking car,always taught about a saab but never new anybody with one to drive etc.Might arrange a view and drive of that one;)

Was really thing of a lancer evo 5 but i actually like that saab

Matt Simis

VolvoMan wrote: »

Is it me or does that exterior look very untidy?

There's something wrong about the overall look of the car as well, I think those are RS6 alloys instead of the genuine items.

It looks fine in the photos, dont know what you are seeing. The alloys are RS6 (the next level car up..) or reps, yeah, so what?
Think its a little poor show to be slating a fellow forum users car, if its uncalled for anyhow.

upthedub wrote: »

Trying to keep under 2.0 though

If tax is the issue, remember that Audi is already taxed for half a year. MPG, prolly not the best (but its not woeful either), cant have everything.

Ferris

VolvoMan wrote: »

How about an S60 T5?: http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1333945

In the same vein but with 4wd and 300hp. Great sleeper too.

upthedub

Matt Simis wrote: »

It looks fine in the photos, dont know what you are seeing. The alloys are RS6 (the next level car up..) or reps, yeah, so what?
Think its a little poor show to be slating a fellow forum users car, if its uncalled for anyhow.


If tax is the issue, remember that Audi is already taxed for half a year. MPG, prolly not the best (but its not woeful either), cant have everything.

Na its to big,it would drink the juice also

VolvoMan

Matt Simis wrote: »

It looks fine in the photos, dont know what you are seeing. The alloys are RS6 (the next level car up..) or reps, yeah, so what?
Think its a little poor show to be slating a fellow forum users car, if its uncalled for anyhow.


If tax is the issue, remember that Audi is already taxed for half a year. MPG, prolly not the best (but its not woeful either), cant have everything.

It doesn't look that great to me, it just looks a bit aged. I've also never been a fan of sticking replica alloys off a top of the range model onto a lesser model. I hate seeing the likes of M5 alloys on anything that isn't an M5, etc.

I also wasn't aware that it was a member's car. My bad!:o

Ferris wrote: »

In the same vein but with 4wd and 300hp. Great sleeper too.

Absolutely! But I'd image it would be rather difficult to have one landed from the UK for under 10 grand.

Ferris

VolvoMan wrote: »

Absolutely! But I'd image it would be rather difficult to have one landed from the UK for under 10 grand.

I have an ad saved from carzone where one sold for 8k albeit with 100k miles (for VRT purposes). Also that one I listed has been for sale for at least 4 months. Still would be tight on the 10k budget I suppose.

Matt Simis

VolvoMan wrote: »

I also wasn't aware that it was a member's car. My bad!:o

Some eyes to tell anything like that from a 400px × 265px photo.
Well he hasnt noticed yet, so youre off the hook!

VolvoMan

Ferris wrote: »

I have an ad saved from carzone where one sold for 8k albeit with 100k miles (for VRT purposes). Also that one I listed has been for sale for at least 4 months. Still would be tight on the 10k budget I suppose.

I saw that one actually. It wasn't the best example, but the price still seemed too good to be true.

Matt Simis wrote: »

Some eyes to tell anything like that from a 400px × 265px photo.
Well he hasnt noticed yet, so youre off the hook!

Phew!

Ferris

VolvoMan wrote: »

I saw that one actually. It wasn't the best example, but the price still seemed too good to be true.



Phew!

Its good enough for the customs. File attached.

upthedub

Yea thats nice alright

DUBLINHITMAN

my mates sellin his 2001 altezza taxed nct only in the country a month or so
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upthedub

What sort of money??

Going to check out a audi a4 tdi next week also

fifibibi

Have you found a car yet?

If not i would recommend a friend's RX8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRiPSlx8PxA

Its very sporty looking and is perfect for a family, he has a daughter and they have never had problems fitting in car seats or booster seats.

Its taxed as 1.7l, and has 231bhp. I know he is trying to sell it at the moment.His email is brian@flair4it.com if you are interested get in contact you might get a bargain.here are some pictures taken of it before it was vrt'd.Registered as 03 MH


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GB15

upthedub wrote: »

Na its to big,it would drink the juice also

I would have thought the Audi would be on par with with an Evo in terms of MPG.

Tax obviously makes a big difference but the 6 months included with the Audi makes it look like a bargain to me.

DiarmaidGNR

Volvo S60 is a great car, no problems, fast and extremely comfortable

Matt Simis

GB15 wrote: »

I would have thought the Audi would be on par with with an Evo in terms of MPG.

Tax obviously makes a big difference but the 6 months included with the Audi makes it look like a bargain to me.

Afaik its about 19 Urban and 25 Extra Urban.

VolvoMan

DiarmaidGNR wrote: »

Volvo S60 is a great car, no problems, fast and extremely comfortable

I wouldn't be biased in saying so myself. They are a very underrated car that gradually got forgotten after the new S40 came out in '04. A far better car than at least anything bar the 3 Series of that time in my opinion.

DUBLINHITMAN

upthedub wrote: »

What sort of money??

Going to check out a audi a4 tdi next week also

9 or 10 grand not 100% on the price but if you want his number PM me
he's in laois and its in great nick i dont know the mileage but its comfy and flew through the NCT

upthedub

Was talking to the other half and shes not to interested in the altezza as she reckons there over rated etc.cheers

As of the mazda im going to e-mail and get a price and take it from there...